The CFP exam is for the financial industry what the bar is for the legal industry. Being a certified financial planner (CFP) is largely considered the gold standard in financial planning. Of the ...

WASHINGTON, May 14, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CFP Board today announced the launch of CFP ® Exam Practice App, its new official exam preparation platform designed to support candidates pursuing CFP ® ...

According to the CFP Board, approximately 80% of successful CFP® candidates studied for over 11 hours every week. And with the average recommended study hours ranging between 200 and 250 hours, that ...

If you’re interested in becoming a certified financial planner, passing the CFP exam is a necessary step. The CFP exam is a 170-question multiple choice test that’s designed to thoroughly test your ...

No more "fill in the dot completely" when the CFP Board begins administering CFP exam on computers later this year. By Mark Schoeff Jr. The examination to qualify as a certified financial ...

Don’t just re-read material you already know. Use practice exams to identify weak areas, whether it’s tax planning, risk management, or retirement projections. Spend extra time where you score the ...

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No more day-and-a-half long exams for CFP test takers. The CFP Board announced Thursday that it s shortening its CFP certification exam and transitioning to a computer-based testing platform as of ...

Financial planners seeking formal certification will soon be tested not just on what they know — but on ethical questions and their ability to potentially communicate with clients. Starting with the ...

The CFP Board has finally ditched pencil and paper in favor of keyboards and computer screens for its certification exam. The board says it has made its exams more convenient and efficient for ...